They are a Washington institution, the top source of sports entertainment in a politically obsessed city. Whether the Redskins win or lose each week affects the mood of entire mid-Atlantic region, and their inspirational season-opening victory over the Giants last Sunday is already spawning optimism for the 2011 season . The franchise has struggled since winning three Super Bowls way back when. To see if they can make it back to the top, let’s dispense with some popular myths about the burgundy and gold. Read full article > >

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Five myths about the Redskins

When D.C. United assembled a fresh front line during the offseason, Blake Brettschneider was on the periphery of the club’s plans. Josh Wolff would provide veteran leadership and scoring expertise. Charlie Davies was the inspirational figure. Joseph Ngwenya had won an MLS Cup and toiled in Europe for a few years. Brettschneider? Passed over in the three-round MLS draft five months ago, he waited another five days to learn his future. United then selected him in the second round of the supplemental phase, the 75th of 105 players chosen in the two-draft process. Read full article > >

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D.C. United’s Blake Brettschneider has gone from supplemental pick to essential component

Bud Greenspan, the filmmaker known for producing documentaries about the inspirational stories of Olympic athletes, has died.

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Olympic filmmaker Bud Greenspan dies